To My Muse

My life
is dedicated
to you.

From the moment
I was pulled out of your stomach,
I knew
I was in the hands
of a goddess,
so gracious, elegant, beautiful,
so self-sacrificing.

What I didn't know
was how much love
she would give me
throughout my life
and how she would guide me
through the cruelties
and the tragedies
of the world
and teach me
how to deal with them
all on my own.

She gave me complete freedom.

As a boy,
I could roam
anywhere,
even shit on the lawn
and beat up small children.

Of course,
I was in trouble,
daily,
but my punishment
was just and deserving
and she never demanded much
in return
for her boundless understanding.

She was the perfect mother.

Other men
came and went,
taking advantage of her devotion,
but she would still
give her all
to those who came
next
and she never
put her children
last.

Not much
could break
her strong spirit.

She was my super hero.

She continues
to inspire me
everyday
and I vow
for the rest of my life
to show her
the same devotion
and love
she has always shown me.

I will give her my all.

I will make you proud, Mo,
I promise.